What are the running times for each performance?#
Approximate running times are included on the production pages for each opera: Das Rheingold, Die Walküre, Siegfried and Götterdämmerung. Die Walküre, Siegfried and Götterdämmerung each contain one long interval of 75 or 80 minutes.

How do I buy tickets?#
Tickets go on sale for Premium 2 Friends on 23 October 2017, with booking dates for other membership levels following subsequently (see dates below), ending with general booking on 8 November 2017. On each booking day, online booking opens at 9am and telephone booking opens at 10am. On the day that booking for your level of membership opens, log in to your account and follow the links from the Ring page or the individual production pages to choose your cycle and seat. If you are booking when booking opens, we strongly recommend signing into your account before 9am; you may also need to refresh the page at 9am in order for the page to display that booking has opened. Please note that booking in person is only possible from 8 November.

Do I have to buy a ticket for all four operas? Can I pick and choose dates between cycles? Can I choose a different seat for different performances within a cycle? #
We wanted as many people as possible to experience the Ring Cycle in its entirety. To begin with, we offered the opportunity to buy the same ticket/tickets for all four performances within a given cycle. From 25 July 2018, we made it possible to buy tickets for individual performances, regardless of the ticket, across the cycles, (subject to availability). In the weeks before performances, there will be 23 Friday Rush tickets (all in the Amphitheatre) released for each individual performance.

Can I exchange tickets?#
You can only exchange an entire Ring Cycle ticket for another entire Ring Cycle ticket, subject to availability. If you need to exchange tickets, please contact the Box Office at least three working days before the first performance, otherwise we can only offer to re-sell the Ring Cycle ticket, and unfortunately we cannot guarantee a successful re-sale. Exchanges are subject to availability and the usual Box Office conditions apply.

Can I return tickets?#
You may return tickets for re-sale if you wish, but we cannot guarantee the successful re-sale of returned tickets. Our usual terms and conditions apply.
Please note that returned complete cycle tickets (i.e. for all four performances within a cycle) may be put up for re-sale at any time, but individual tickets will only be put up for re-sale after the date from which we start selling individual tickets instead of cycle tickets. Therefore a 'sold out' notice for a performance will not necessarily mean your returned individual tickets have been successfully re-sold.

Do you have tickets for wheelchair users?#
There are tickets available for wheelchair users for all performances. Detailed seating plans showing wheelchair spaces are available upon request. Visit the Royal Opera House Access Membership area to find out more and to request a registration form.

Can I book a table for dinner at the same time as booking my tickets?#
Yes – choose from a variety of different menus and options. Die Walküre, Siegfried and Götterdämmerung each include one long interval of 75 or 80 minutes.

How can I be sure of getting a ticket?#
We expect demand to be very high and recommend booking your tickets as soon after booking opens as possible.

All tickets are sold out – what are my options?#
Please check the website for returns, or look into the Friday Rush tickets released for each performance at 1pm on the Friday before.Please be aware that tickets bought through unauthorized outlets, agents and websites are invalid and may be forgeries.

Why haven’t my tickets arrived?#
There may be a delay of several weeks after purchase before you receive your tickets, for both physical tickets and e-tickets. Please rest assured that if you have received an order confirmation email, then your tickets are secured, and will be with you in good time before the performances.

Why doesn’t the link to see my e-ticket work?#
There may be a delay of several weeks after purchase before you receive your tickets, for both physical tickets and e-tickets. Because of this, the link in your Account area will link to a 503 page error. Please rest assured that if you have received an order confirmation email, then your tickets are secured, and the link will work in good time before the performances.

Why does my ticket look different from usual?#
The performances of the Ring Cycle take place after the Royal Opera House's Open Up project. While the interior of the main auditorium is not being changed, we are changing the signage around the Royal Opera House. Consequently, Ring Cycle tickets (physical tickets and e-tickets) will look slightly different from any other main-stage tickets you have for any performances that take place before the Ring Cycle.

Which tickets are available in Friday Rush?#
There are 23 Friday Rush tickets available for each performance. These seats are all in the rear of the Amphitheatre.

Why are there fewer Friday Rush tickets than usual?#
Attending a Ring Cycle performance can represent a significant investment in both time and money. As such, we felt that the release of tickets in the higher price bands just a few days before a performance might present a challenge for some. We have therefore ensured that the Friday Rush tickets are in the lower price ranges in the hope that this better suits spontaneous purchase.